“Shuang Jian”, or double reduction. This is a recent policy to address （解决） involution in education.

It aims to reduce the excessive homework load（过度的家庭作业负担）and after-school tutoring hours for students in compulsory education（义务教育）. 

With capital restricted in the education sector, education will return to its original purpose, children can have all-round development in school and personal growth will be considered more important than success. 

The “double reduction” policy has lessened （减轻）students’ academic burden and peer pressure. （同伴压力）They don’t have to vie with each other in after-school classes anymore. They have more time for sports, play and their real hobbies. 

词汇积累：

*compulsory:adj required by a law or rule
compulsory [=mandatory] education/retirement

佳句积累：

It aims to reduce the excessive homework load（过度的家庭作业负担）and after-school tutoring hours for students in compulsory education（义务教育）.

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